At The Guardian, Ryan Chapman revisited Vladimir Nabokov’s Speak, Memory.

If you’re looking to help those affected by the California wildfires, here’s the California Wildfire Cause General Fund.

Okechukwu Nzelu was interviewed at minor literature[s].

At Tor.com, Tessa Gratton wrote about gender, monsters, and storytelling.

Kathe Koja created a The Cipher-inspired playlist at Largehearted Boy.

Marc Hogan reviewed Yo La Tengo’s Electro-Pura at Pitchfork.

At Dusted, thoughts on Girl Friday’s album Androgynous Mary.

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